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Macaroni Kid - South Metro 4th of July Guide of Events and Activities

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni KID - South Metro June 18, 2024

The 4th of July is also known as Independence Day and the birth of our American independence. You can read more about the history of Independence Day HERE. The 4th of July is usually surrounded with family picnics, festivals, and of course fireworks. Below you will find a list of events and activities going on in the South Metro and nearby. If I have missed any, please feel free to email me at jodil@macaronikid.com and I will get it added to the guide. Thanks for stopping by and have a safe and Happy 4th of July.

Be sure to check with venue before heading out to see if there are any updates/changes in case of inclement weather. 





Saturday, June 28, 2024

😎 58th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days – 2024

😎 Apple Valley Freedom Days Carnival at the Johny Cake Ridge Park East

πŸ₯›Root Beer Float Event at the Apple Valley Senior Center (Apple Valley Freedom Days)

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Food Traditions: Fourth of July at the Mill City Museum from 1-1:30pm

Sunday, June 30, 2024

😎 58th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days – 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024

😎 58th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days – 2024

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

😎 58th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days – 2024

😎 Eagan Funfest at Viking Lakes on July 2 and Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds on July 3-4

😎 Apple Valley Freedom Days Carnival at the Johny Cake Ridge Park East from 1-9pm

🎣 Apple Valley Freedom Days Casting with the Cops at Cobblestone Lake Fishing Pier ~pre-registration for each child is required from 5:30-7:30pm

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

😎 58th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days – 2024

😎 Eagan Funfest at Viking Lakes on July 2 and Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds on July 3-4

😎 Apple Valley Freedom Days Carnival at the Johny Cake Ridge Park East from 4-9pm

😎Apple Valley Freedom Days Cub Foods Family Fun Night from 5-9pm

Thursday, July 4, 2024

πŸ˜ŽπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 58th Annual Apple Valley Freedom Days – 2024

πŸ˜ŽπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Eagan Funfest at Viking Lakes on July 2 and Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds on July 3-4

πŸƒπŸƒ‍♀️ Apple Valley Freedom Days Fun Run at Hayes Park (Apple Valley) 8am

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 4th of July Parade (Eagan Funfest) 10am

😎 Apple Valley Freedom Days Carnival at the Johny Cake Ridge Park East from 1-10:30pm

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Apple Valley Freedom Days Parade at 1pm

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ† Fireworks and Family Fun Event at Century Middle School (Lakeville) from 6-11pm

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ† Red, White and Boom at 6pm

πŸŽ‡πŸŽ† Pre-Fireworks Party and Fireworks (Apple Valley Freedom Days) at Johny Cake Ridge Park East fronm 6-11pm

πŸŽ‡ Star-Spangled Night at Valleyfair (Shakopee) at 9:45pm




If you like fireworks check out the fireworks guide HERE. 

Many opportunities to see fireworks throughout the summer, not just on the 4th of July!